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Using Hacked Wiimotes As Scientific Sensors

Posted by samzenpus on from the graduated-joystick dept.

garg0yle writes "Scientists are repurposing Wiimotes as scientific sensors to help measure wind speed or evaporation from lakes, among other things. At about $40 per unit, the controller is much cheaper than specialized sensors. The scientists are still considering how to add storage and extend the battery life."

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  1. Is this what the University of East Anglia is usin by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    to detect global warming?

  2. Re:Oh Science. by Shakrai · · Score: 4, Funny

    There's nothing like spending a day to save a few dollars by not having to buy a specialized sensor.

    They won't be saving any money when they get hit with the DMCA lawsuit ;)

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  3. Scientific Value of Wii, PS3, XBox 360? by Psaakyrn · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm curious on the non-game advances the Wii, PS3, and XBox 360 has provided for the community.

    The Wii advances via it's mass-produced controller, the PS3 advances via mass-produced mini-computer, the XBox 360... um... (need some help here).

    1. Re:Scientific Value of Wii, PS3, XBox 360? by Megane · · Score: 3, Funny

      The 360 advances via its mass-produced red LEDs.

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  4. Re:It's not about how much it costs to make by gmhowell · · Score: 5, Funny

    However, the cost of a grad student per hour is asymptotic at $0.

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